Harish Umradia.
W Bro Rajesh Shah of Pearl of Africa Lodge No 9042 nominated Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice as his chosen charity during his tenure as Worshipful Master in 2025/26, He visited the Hospice in Barnet on 15th October 2026 alongside Charity Steward W. Bro Harish Umradia to present a donation of £3,240.
The charity supports babies, children, and young people with life-threatening and life-shortening conditions, along with their families, by providing expert clinical care, therapies, and emotional support.
During their visit, W. Bro Shah and W. Bro Umradia were given a tour of “The Ark,” the hospice’s state-of-the-art facility. Inside, they viewed a range of specialist spaces designed for care and enrichment, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory music and art therapy rooms, and a multi-faith room. Outdoors, the facility includes accessible sensory gardens, a nature reserve, and large outdoor play decks designed so that mobility equipment and beds can easily be moved outside.
This donation formed part of the Hospice’s ‘From That Moment 2026’ appeal, which has raised a total of £1,275,215.
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